Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BIDDULPH VALLEY SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,680
Total Quantity
414.8K
NHS Cost
£17.7K
vs National Avg
+3.2%
BIDDULPH VALLEY SURGERY prescribed 3,680 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,690 to the NHS. This is 3.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
305
Jun 2026
299
Jun 2026
312
Jun 2026
303
Jun 2026
320
Jun 2026
312
Jun 2026
304
Jun 2026
310
Jun 2026
359
Jun 2026
289
Jun 2026
289
Jun 2026
278
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,680 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 414,751 |
| Total NHS Cost | £17,690 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +3.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,680 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +3.2% vs national average |
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.